Business Administration Degree

The business administration program at Glenville State College prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer business administration degrees.

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Glenville State College

1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV

Glenville State College is a public institution located in Glenville, West Virginia and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Glenville State College.

Areas of study offered at Glenville State College include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common exam scores among students accepted to Glenville State College are within the range of 16 - 21 on the ACT, or 700 - 880 on the SAT. This school accepts around 80 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, around 35 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at glenville.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $5,000. Glenville State College may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Glenville State College Pioneers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to view more about Glenville State College may take a look at their website at http://www.glenville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Glenville State College offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Sales Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Administrative Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).